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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I felt like March was somewhat of a success. It is frequently a side dish at dinner.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Designate a Family Office Manager.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Our 2019 Financial Goal. After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage.

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

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On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. R – realistic.

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My Personal Goals for 2018

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Time is a commodity that you don’t get back, and I need to make the most of it while my kids are still young and at home. I can loaf on the couch when they leave the nest, but for now I need to focus on my family, my health, and my time. These are just my personal goals. My motivation: Focus on family time and needs.

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Have a Mindful March!

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It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. This will be my mindful category in March.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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Tell us about you and your family. Ryan is a high school math teacher and also officiates college basketball (November thru March). I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget.

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